Downtown Akron Partnership | Akron, OH

Downtown Juneteenth Celebration

June 9 and 10

Summer on the Plaza

Enjoy Scenic Downtown Akron

Mental Health & Community Resources

Downtown Akron Vision and Redevelopment Plan 2022+

Places Events Adventures

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What's Going On

Engineering Tragedy: The Ashtabula Train DisasterFriday 09 June
at Akron Civic Theatre

Curtail, Strawberry Boy, Drag DazaFriday 09 June
at Musica Performing Arts

Akron ArtWalk: Be the ChangeFriday 09 June
at Summit Artspace

Featured Business

Diamond Deli

Diamond Deli is a New York-style deli, serving their signature corned beef sandwiches.

378 S Main St
Akron, OH 44311
Telephone: 330-762-5877

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City of Akron Announces Plans for Fourth of July WeekendToday, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan and Lock 3 announced the City’s Fourth of July plans, including the return of the Rib, White, and Blue Festival and fireworks in several locations.

Songwriter Rachel Roberts Hosts Open Mic Night at Baxter’s SpeakeasyBaxter’s Speakeasy welcomes Rachel Roberts to host a unique Open Mic Night highlighting all original material. Open to all musicians, poets, creators, and comedians.

Downtown Akron Juneteenth Events Kick-Off Juneteenth Celebrations Across the CityDowntown Akron will host Juneteenth celebrations alongside long-running neighborhood celebrations this year with a Juneteenth mix and mingle at the Knight Stage on Friday, June 9, and a family celebration on Saturday, June 10.

In addition to funding from downtown business and property owners, Downtown Akron Partnership receives support from the following philanthropic organizations.

Downtown Ambassadors collected 7,485 pounds of trash between January and March 30, 2023

Downtown Akron welcomed 11 new businesses to the district in the first 3 months of 2023